You will:- Identify, draft, negotiate and implement effective partner agreements that minimize financial and business risk exposure and drive results across the Waymo partnerships ecosystem
- Build relationships with prospective strategic partners and lead the RFX process for expanding strategic ops services to new global markets
- Develop and execute strategic plans to deepen and evolve Waymo's strategic partnerships to support business objectives and expansion to future markets
- In partnership with stakeholders, build and maintain comprehensive partnership plans that support Waymo's business objectives and current and proposed projects.
- Nurture and maintain business relationships at the executive level of strategic partners to enable smooth negotiations, accelerated timelines and a point of escalation
- Establish best practices and develop internal systems to facilitate Waymo's work with strategic ops partners across teams
You have:- 5+ years of experience in partner management, partner development, or account management.
- Experience building relationships with executive stakeholders with service providers
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and operate with flexibility in a fast-paced, constantly evolving and highly collaborative environment
- Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams and ability to influence at all levels, internally and externally
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, plan and implement key activities
- Excellent communication and superior analytical skills, meticulous in following-up, able to deliver results under pressure, and keen presentation skills
We prefer:- Experience in partner management, account management or relationship building.
- Experience working with executive stakeholders
- Experience leading global partnership programs
- Experience working cross-functionally within an organization and driving decision-making
Travel Requirements:
Willing to travel 30% of the time, domestic and international
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
((Remote jobs only - Please note that Waymo may not be able to employ remotely in all locations. Please speak with your recruiter about your preferred location for remote work when you begin the interview process.))
The expected base salary range for this full-time position across US locations is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the role location or, if the role can be performed remote, the specific salary range for your preferred location, during the hiring process.
Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary Range
$177,000-$218,000 USD
